In medieval times the Japanese used to dye their teeth black, both as a beauty statement and also to prevent tooth decay Strangeness Glamour
The word “checkmate” derives from the Persian phrase “Shah Met” which means “the King is Dead” Strangeness
The Salisbury Cathedral clock is the oldest working clock in the world, tick tocking since 1386 Strangeness
The man who discovered gold and ignited the California Gold Rush died penniless in a small shack Strangeness